Definition of programming
1 : the planning, scheduling, or performing of a program
2a : the process of instructing or learning by means of an instructional programb : the process of preparing an instructional program
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Examples of programming in a Sentence
The news conference interrupted regular television programming.
Recent Examples of programming from the Web
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Artist demonstrations, educational programming, plant sale, performances, music, hands-on art activities for adults and children, bubble field, fairy gardens and the butterfly release.
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WWE programming reaches more than 650 million homes worldwide in 25 languages.
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Ms. LeCrone, 30, said recently after a rehearsal in TriBeCa, recalling a discussion with the Joyce’s director of programming, Martin Wechsler.
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Until a successor is found for Horowitz, Shanks will assume responsibility over programming, marketing and scheduling for Fox Sports 1 and 2, as well as digital, according to the memo.
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North Central College will help meet the demand for one of the fastest-growing professions by adding a master of occupational therapy degree to its academic programming in fall 2018.
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Here’s a look at the special programming airing Sunday, Monday and Tuesday across the TV landscape.
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A new programming arm of Lee’s Summit CARES has launched two events for young women who’ve recently graduated high school.
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The social-media giant has been meeting with studios and talent agencies about launching its own scripted programming slate as soon as this summer, with production budgets reaching as high as $3 million per episode.
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First Known Use of programming
1896
PROGRAMMING Defined for English Language Learners
programming
playDefinition of programming for English Language Learners
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: the act or job of creating computer programs
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: a schedule of television or radio broadcasts
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